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Quick Pasta
The copyright on this recipe is held by ten million Italian grandmothers. In other words, this is a classic, but for all that, a classic well within the reach of the new cook, determined to handle every single step of his personal carbo-loading...
Don’t raise false expectations
Promising decent jobs without explaining what these are, and then giving grants to the unemployed, encourages people not to seek work.
Mushroom and pumpkin lasagne
An early morning visit to the Karkloof Farmers’ Market provided
the freshly harvested oyster mushrooms that give this pasta dish its distinctive flavour and texture. For the beginner cook, this meal is a double success as it is delicious hot or cold
Let there be light
Learn the language of finance and you’ll be able to participate in business at an entirely new level.
No more ‘forced’ farming!
Government is wasting time trying to encourage youngsters to stay in rural areas and farm. Instead, they should focus on those who are already working the land.
Is intra-African trade the only answer?
Bonani Nyhodo, researcher at the National Agricultural Marketing Council, says EU-Africa trade liberalisation will be of little benefit to the continent. Africa must build its infrastructure and trade internally.
Improved engines, better controls
Case IH showcased two new Axial-Flow combine series at Agritechnica. Major improvements include new, more efficient engines and better control of the grain tank augers. Joe Spencer reports.
Home-made marmalade
On a hot, humid Durban Saturday, the last thing any normal person would want to do is spend a couple of sweaty hours in the kitchen, but when the purple grapefruit season arrives, that’s what you have to do.
The difference between success and failure
What’s the difference between a successful company and one that battles? I searched my files to find enterprises that fall into both categories.
Pickled Cucumber
Pickling is a great kitchen experience, producing crunchy, exquisitely sour snacks. I suspect that there’s nothing organic that can’t be pickled. For many diners, crunchy pickled cucumbers are a constant favourite. That said, here’s the basic kit to get you going ...
What the proposed land laws mean for you
It’s crucial for farmers to know what’s expected of them once the proposed land legislation becomes law. Land occupiers will be given greater rights, but it’s not all bad news, says labour and land lawyer Rob McCarthy of McCarthy and Associates in KwaZulu-Natal.
Looking beyond the jargon
Over the past 500 years, accountants seem to have turned the simple task of keeping track of a set of figures into a black art, understood by few.
Creating a successful partnership
Partnerships are highly risky, or so we're told. But two horses pulling together can produce more pulling power than one horse.
SA port tariffs squeeze exporters
Transnet’s proposed 18,06% increase in port dues will probably be implemented by the middle of the year. Mihalis Chasomeris, economics lecturer at the Graduate School of Business & Leadership, University of KZN, explains how South Africa’s port pricing is impeding trade.
Does SA need regional copyrights?
Dinga Fatman, researcher at Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies, warns that Geographic Indication is not a quick fix to your bottom line.
Easy-to-prepare Chinese chicken
This chicken dish will blast the culinary socks off your diners. For this dish, I have varied the seasoning and the method to produce stir-fry chicken with galangal (a type of ginger) and Sichuan peppers.
At last! A way to get funding.
Serious about farming? The new Land Bank loan might be for you. It has tough requirements, but offers real advantages, including recognising the Permission to Occupy (PTO), writes Susan Pletts.
New harvesters from John Deere
The S-Series combines have more power, capacity and larger header options for increased productivity. Joe Spencer reports.
Scorecards – no laughing matter
Being financially illiterate is akin to playing a game without knowing how to keep the score. Who would want to do that?
